Powerball’s jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion after Wednesday’s drawing fails to find a winner, marking another roll‑over in the game’s longest jackpot cycle.
Winning Numbers
The numbers drawn were 25, 33, 53, 62, 66, with a red Powerball of 17 and a 4× Power Play multiplier. No ticket matched all six numbers.
Jackpot Growth
The jackpot, previously estimated at $1.25 billion, now stands at $1.5 billion after this third roll‑over. It is the fifth‑largest in Powerball history and the seventh largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
Non‑Jackpot Winners
Two tickets sold in Arizona and Massachusetts each won $2 million by matching five numbers with the Power Play. Six other tickets matched five numbers for $1 million each: three in New York, one in Connecticut, one in Pennsylvania and one in Tennessee.
Historical Context
This Wednesday drawing was the 44th since the last jackpot was won on September 6, the most drawings in a single jackpot cycle since Powerball began in 1992; the previous record was 42 drawings.
Odds and Logistics
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Drawings occur at 10:59 p.m. ET and can be streamed live on Powerball.com. Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with tickets costing $2 each and three drawings per week.
Key Takeaways
- Jackpot reached $1.5 billion after Wednesday’s roll‑over.
- No jackpot winners, but several $1‑$2 million prizes were awarded.
- This was the 44th drawing since the last win, setting a new record for a single jackpot cycle.
With the jackpot now at $1.5 billion, players remain hopeful that the next drawing could finally crown a winner.
